On 19 May 2018, Tepatitlán was proclaimed champion of the 2017–18 season of Serie A de México after defeating Loros UdeC by penalty shootout in the promotion final.

However, they were not promoted to Ascenso MX and were forced to remain in Serie A after the Mexican Football Federation ruled the club did not meet the necessary requirements.

and adopted the nickname Alteños, with the aim of representing the entire region, Los Altos de Jalisco.

due to financial problems derived from off-field situations and the constant changes in the team's roster as a result of the age limitations of the Liga de Expansión players.

and with the aim of ensuring the continuity of professional football in the city, a group of local businessmen bought the club Acatlán F.C.

[16] Finally, in October 2024 Acatlán was established in Arandas, Jalisco, after receiving support from the city council, so the project to create an alternative team for Tepatitlán was abandoned.

[17] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Reserve team that plays in the Liga TDP, the fourth level of the Mexican league system.